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Solids: Bread/Flax question

I was just wondering what kind of bread is best to offer my LO. I prefer organic, and realized that the bread I eat has sunflower seeds. I obviously want a healthy choice, are there certain ingredients besides nuts that I should avoid until he is older. Also what about flax, when can I introduce it?

Re: Solids: Bread/Flax question

Organic bread is goodbetter than non, whole grain wheat vs bleach is always going to have more nutrients.(I have seen organic white bread. Although it's not as bad for you as non organic, it's still had very little in the way of nutrients.) Also....moving towards FLAT or Crackerbread wherever possible. Those breads retain the most nutrients. (Tortillas Count as flat bread as does Lavosh.)

Re: Solids: Bread/Flax question

Are you introducing wheat? Organic Sprouted Wheat would probably retain the most amount of nutrients. If you're avoiding wheat as it is a top allegen, most health food stores have healthy alternatives for people with celiac and other allergies.
I our healthfood store for great options. I always read labels, for breads I focus on high protein % and high fiber % (and sugar % to be low)

Re: Solids: Bread/Flax question

I have found that homemade breads are a lot more crumbly than store-bought breads. So I really like that for BLW. Do you have a breadmachine? People always give their new/barely used machines to thrift stores or garage sales. You can experiment with rice flour, and other flours.